UK girl's name
Enas
An Arabic name meaning "eye" or "inner light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Enas is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Enas popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 5 births.
This profile covers 46 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2001 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 46 living people in the UK are called Enas. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Enas ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 5 girls were registered as Enas.
- • About 46 living people in the UK are estimated to have Enas as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
5 births
Estimated living
46
2026
Meaning
What does Enas mean?
The name Enas has its origins in ancient Greece, specifically in the Greek language. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "enaus," which means "one" or "singular." This suggests that the name Enas may have been associated with the concept of uniqueness or individuality.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are no prominent figures recorded with the name Enas. However, the name can be found in some historical records and texts, particularly in medieval and Byzantine periods. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Enas dates back to the 10th century, where it was mentioned in a Byzantine chronicle.
During the Byzantine era, the name Enas was not particularly common, but it was used by members of the nobility and aristocracy. One notable individual with this name was Enas Palaiologos, who lived in the 14th century and was a member of the influential Palaiologos dynasty that ruled the Byzantine Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Enas resurfaced in Italy, where it was likely influenced by the Greek roots of the name. One of the earliest recorded Italians with the name Enas was a scholar and humanist from the 15th century, Enas Barbaro, who was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.
As time progressed, the name Enas spread to other parts of Europe, although it remained relatively uncommon. In the 18th century, there was a French writer and philosopher named Enas-René Lesage, who was known for his satirical works and contributions to the Enlightenment movement.
Another notable figure with the name Enas was Enas Barabanov, a Russian artist and painter who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was renowned for his landscape paintings and his works depicting the rural life of Russia.
While the name Enas has not been widely popular throughout history, it has persisted as a unique and intriguing name with roots that can be traced back to ancient Greece. The individuals mentioned above represent a diverse range of professions and time periods, showcasing the enduring presence of this name across various cultures and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Enas over time
The chart below shows babies named Enas registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Enas, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Enas by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Enas was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4824 | 8 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4815 | 28 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4035 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Enas
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Enas: questions and answers
How popular is the name Enas in the UK right now?
In 2023, Enas was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Enas most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 5 babies registered as Enas in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Enas?
An Arabic name meaning "eye" or "inner light".
How many people are called Enas in the UK?
A total of 46 babies have been registered as Enas across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.